Steering wheel interchange

[Jeff I indu]

One of my projects this winter will be to upgrade the steering wheel on my 49 chrysler royal. I believe mine has too many cracks to repair and have been looking at ebay for a replacement with less damage. I expect to have to repair minor damage and repaint the wheel. There was one that just sold that makes me wish I would have asked a few questions sooner. The part number on my wheel is BH 1139492. I dont think I need a exact match as some of the digits probably reference a color code that I dont care about. Does anyone know what years would interchange with my 49 royal and do I need a exact match with the part number? If not what digits in the part number must I have to ensure a proper fit. Again, color does not matter as I expect to need to do some repair and painting

Thanks

Jeff

 

 

[Doug&Deb]

Someone used to sell a kit for repairing the steering wheel. It would seem to be a great winter project. The name of the vendor escapes me unfortunately. Anyone else remember that?

[Loren]

There's an outfit in San Diego which re-molds steering wheels. They peal off the old plastic and stick the wire frame in a mold they made and pour in new plastic. They are noted for the two color wheels of the 1950s. Also clear sections. I have no idea what their services cost and certainly a nice used one will be cheaper but....what price beauty? In the mean time I would imagine almost any Mopar wheel of the same era will fit. You could fill the missing parts with epoxy then sand and repaint. That's what most repair service guys do.

[Sniper]

https://qualityrestorations.org/